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Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#31
Note that there have been rumours about Discord preparing to go public, I reckon this might be made in preparation for it. I think it is a wise move to offer an alternative.

The design is very similar to Discord, could this possibly even go to a copyright breach or is the bar for that set too high?

Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#32

> Revolt is the chat app that’s truly built with you in mind. Is this meant to be a unique selling point? All of the features also exist in discord. Also, "Bots some for extra spice". Might need a text review

I think the implication is that discord is designed for profit, not you.

Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#33

haha i had to laugh at the language selectors: {flag:uk} English (traditional) {flag:us} English (simplified)

How to quickly lose a few potential users.

Other people might say it's a great way to self-moderate its network.

Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#35
How is open-source supposed to compete without access to Apple's certificates? If you are constantly forced to override the warnings about unsigned software, assuming your system even allows you in the first place, how much friction before less technical users give up?

Code signing is good, I like it, I approve, but it is a big obstacle for me personally and others who cannot afford Apple Developer Credentials.

Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#37

haha i had to laugh at the language selectors: {flag:uk} English (traditional) {flag:us} English (simplified)

How to quickly lose a few potential users.

With emphasis on few. I'd wager less than 0.01% of potential users would be butthurt enough by that joke to avoid the platform as a whole. And the ones who got butthurt, probably better off not having them on the platform in the first place.

Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#38

Note that there have been rumours about Discord preparing to go public, I reckon this might be made in preparation for it. I think it is a wise move to offer an alternative. The design is very similar to Discord, could this possibly even go to a copyright breach or is the bar for that set too high?

Lol, the design of discord is identical to about 9000 chat apps no?

Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#39

haha i had to laugh at the language selectors: {flag:uk} English (traditional) {flag:us} English (simplified)

How to quickly lose a few potential users.

It seems strange that someone would be offended by the US variant being called "simplified" spelling — wasn't that the whole point?

Re: Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord

#40
post #35

How is open-source supposed to compete without access to Apple's certificates? If you are constantly forced to override the warnings about unsigned software, assuming your system even allows you in the first place, how much friction before less technical users give up? Code signing is good, I like it, I approve, but it is a big obstacle for me personally and others who cannot afford Apple Developer Credentials.

> How is open-source supposed to compete without access to Apple's certificates?

Does the license of your application somehow prevent you from following whatever Apple wants to do regarding signing? I think there are plenty of apps/games out there built on FOSS technology yet they're still signed and run like anything else signed on macOS, but maybe I remember incorrectly?

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